Development applications in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450
201 development applications were lodged for properties in Coffs Harbour from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. What is being built, how much of it is housing, and where each application stands.
Latest council activity:
Applications lodged
201
incl. 29 modifications
Decided
152
38 still in progress
New dwellings proposed
272
stated on applications
Declared construction value
$90.2M
across 156 applications
Applications lodged each month
Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. The latest month is month-to-date, and councils can publish applications a few weeks after lodgement.
- 21Oct
- 15Nov
- 14Dec
- 12Jan
- 17Feb
- 20Mar
- 15Apr
- 18May
- 10Jun
- 25Jul
- 21Aug
- 13Sep
What is being proposed
172 new applications by main type of work (modifications excluded).
- Alterations & additions59
- Commercial, industrial & community24
- Pools, sheds, garages & decks21
- New houses19
- Dual occupancy & semi-detached17
- Subdivisions11
- Apartments & townhouses8
- Granny flats5
- Other & change of use5
- Demolition only3
Where applications stand
Status of the 201 applications lodged in the last 12 months.
- Approved
- 1
- Determined (outcome not stated)
- 151
- Refused
- 0
- Withdrawn or not accepted
- 11
- In progress
- 38
Many council records only say an application was "determined", without saying whether it was approved, so those are shown separately rather than counted as approvals.
Largest projects in the last 12 months
Ranked by dwellings proposed, then declared construction cost.
- In progress
46 Spagnolos Road
Erection of a new structure, Manufactured home
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 21 Jan 2026 · 179 dwellings · $20M–$100M
- In progress
8 Domain Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 12 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- Determined
69 Azalea Avenue
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 11 Mar 2026 · 9 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- In progress
10 Avenue Street
Demolition, Multi-dwelling housing, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Residential Accommodation
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 15 June 2026 · 7 dwellings · $1M–$5M
- Determined
23 Azalea Avenue
Erection of a new structure, Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 27 Oct 2025 · 6 dwellings · $1M–$5M
Most recent applications
The 30 most recent applications lodged in Coffs Harbour, newest first. Costs are shown as bands.
- In progress
10 Katherine Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
8 Domain Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
Apartments & townhouses · Lodged 18 Sept 2026 · 12 dwellings · $5M–$20M
- In progress
16 Antaries Avenue
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 15 Sept 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
15 Anniversary Place
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
20 Coriedale Drive
Erection of a new structure, Fences
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 11 Sept 2026
- In progress
75 Shephards Lane
Shed, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support, Swimming pool
New houses · Lodged 11 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
5A Bakers Close
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $500K–$1M
- In progress
232 Harbour Drive
Signage, Advertising and signage, Advertising structure, Supporting Development
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 10 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
35 Reid Drive
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
12B Dutton Crescent
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (attached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
420 Coramba Road
Dual occupancy, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached)
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- In progress
162A Combine Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
1A North Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Swimming pool
Alterations & additions · Lodged 7 Sept 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- Determined
45 Toscan Lane
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
155 Shephards Lane
Demolition, Erection of a new structure, Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support…
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 27 Aug 2026 · Under $100K · Modification
- Determined
16 Coachwood Court
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 26 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- In progress
27 Collingwood Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure
New houses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $1M–$5M
- In progress
3 Slattery Place
Dwelling house, Erection of a new structure, Driveways and hard stand spaces, Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
New houses · Lodged 25 Aug 2026 · 1 dwelling · $100K–$500K
- Determined
6 Lawson Crescent
Subdivision
Subdivisions · Lodged 24 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
51 Mildura Street
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K · Modification
- In progress
12 Katherine Close
Demolition, Subdivision, Erection of a new structure, Dual occupancy (detached), Residential Accommodation
Dual occupancy & semi-detached · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · 2 dwellings · $500K–$1M
- In progress
28 Elizabeth Street
Hotel or motel accommodation, Erection of a new structure
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $1M–$5M
- Determined
62-64 Moonee Street
Business premises, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the classification…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
36 Kotuku Street
Demolition, Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 20 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- Determined
351 Pacific Highway
Restaurant or cafe, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Change of use of land or a building or the…
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · $500K–$1M
- Determined
20 Perry Drive
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure, Residential Accommodation
Alterations & additions · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
3 Meadow Street
Shed, Erection of a new structure
Pools, sheds, garages & decks · Lodged 19 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Amber Close
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
- Determined
2 Driftwood Court
Dwelling house, Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
Alterations & additions · Lodged 14 Aug 2026 · $100K–$500K
- In progress
Surf Club Road
Signage, Advertising and signage
Commercial, industrial & community · Lodged 13 Aug 2026 · Under $100K
Application details as published by Coffs Harbour City Council. The council's own register is the authoritative record for any individual application.
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Development in Coffs Harbour: frequently asked questions
How many development applications were lodged in Coffs Harbour in the last 12 months?
201 development applications were lodged for properties in Coffs Harbour from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. 29 were modifications to an earlier application. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 25 applications.
What kind of development is happening in Coffs Harbour?
Of the new applications lodged in the last 12 months, the most common were alterations & additions (59), commercial, industrial & community (24), pools, sheds, garages & decks (21).
How many new homes are proposed in Coffs Harbour?
Applications lodged in Coffs Harbour in the last 12 months propose 272 new dwellings, counting new houses, granny flats, dual occupancies, townhouses and apartments where the application states a dwelling count. Withdrawn applications and modifications are excluded.
How many development applications in Coffs Harbour have been decided?
Of the 201 applications lodged in the last 12 months, 152 have a decision (1 recorded as approved, 151 recorded as determined without the outcome stated), 38 are still in progress and 11 were withdrawn or not accepted.
Which council assesses development applications in Coffs Harbour?
Applications for Coffs Harbour are lodged with Coffs Harbour City Council. Its public register is the authoritative record for any individual application.